america. and the conclusion of the study is that when you get a gross debt above 90% of gdp, your future economic prospects are compromised. there are reduced. there are reduced substantially. that is why this matters. i believe the only way we are going to solve the nation goes a long term fiscal imbalances by a long-term debt reduction planned. the proposal would reduce the does -- debt over the next decade. it would get it stabilized and brought down as a share of gdp so we would be in a position to handle future shocks that none of us can anticipate. i believe the plan at the commission plan should include entitlement changes, tax reform that simplifies the tax code, lowers rates, and raises revenue. the commission plan provided such a budget approach. the savings come from non discretionary, mandatory spending, and revenue. it is worth emphasizing that savings from social security reforms are used only -- and i emphasize "only," not for deficit reduction. if there is one message i'd like